Some things can’t be shipped in this bag (Oct, 1961)

The man seems to be in a bit of a quandary, which given the scene I can only presume is: “Shit, this bag is too small. How am I going to ship this chick?”. Also, she must have really long legs.

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MULTIWALL BAG DIVISION, WEST VIRGINIA PULP AND PAPER COMPANY, 230 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK 17, NEW YORK

*Clupak, Inc.’s trademark for extensible paper manufactured under its authority and satisfying its specifications.

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